High Energy Laser (HEL) Enabling and Support Techn
Abstract
This Project conducts static and dynamic High Energy Laser (HEL) vulnerability and lethality analyses and investigates advanced component technologies to enhance performance of future HEL weapons systems against advanced threats. In addition, this Project includes laboratory efforts for HEL applied research as well as concepts analysis for Army core competencies in directed energy. This Project also investigates advanced laser technologies based on unconventional solid-state laser concepts, architectures, and thermal/power management schemes for the development of low size, weight, and power (SWaP) Army directed energy (DE) weapons and tactical laser developers. Work in this effort compliments other Army Directed Energy efforts conducted under PE 0602150A (Air and Missile Defense Technology) and PE 0603466A (Air and Missile Defense Advanced Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas, the Army Modernization Strategy, and supports the Army's future capability opportunities for leap-ahead technology for directed energy. Work is performed by the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command - Technical Center (USASMDC-TC) and the United States Army Futures Command (AFC).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- AD2_0602150A_2_2040_PB_2021
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